Fear of the Dark When I first saw the trailer for Dracula Untold, I wasn’t expecting much. It seemed like another attempt by Universal to rebrand its classic monsters into edgy superheroes, following in the footsteps of DC’s Batman or Marvel’s Hulk. This time, Dracula was getting the origin story treatment, cast as a misunderstood … Continue reading Dracula Untold
THE BOOK OF THE NEW SUN The Shadow of the Torturer is a science fantasy novel by American writer Gene Wolfe, published by Simon & Schuster in May 1980. It is the first volume in The Book of the New Sun, a tetralogy which Wolfe had completed in draft before this novel was published. The … Continue reading SHADOW OF THE TORTURER
A short story by David McLean CHAPTER ONE The solitary starfighter darted across the inky expanse of the cosmos, hidden from the watchful eyes of her comrades. With a sleek, W-shaped form, she boasted stealth capabilities unmatched by any other craft. The stainless adamantium alloy of her surface gleamed like a mirror, reflecting the overwhelming … Continue reading VALKYRIES
Behold! The Sword of Power! Excalibur! Forged when the world was young, and bird and beast and flower were one with man, and death was but a dream! I vividly remember watching "Excalibur" for the first time and being completely awed by its stunning visuals and dream-like, almost surreal narrative. The best way to describe the … Continue reading EXCALIBUR : A Knights Tale
THEY SHALL NOT PASS! From the day I first watched Peter Jackson's "The Fellowship of the Ring," I, like many others, was instantly captivated by high fantasy and all things Tolkien. Over the years, I encountered a few brave souls who had read "The Lord of the Rings" before the films existed, and I found … Continue reading THE RINGS OF POWER
What great minds lie in the dust,” said Guyal in a low voice. “What gorgeous souls have vanished into the buried ages; what marvellous creatures are lost past the remotest memory … Nevermore will there be the like; now in the last fleeting moments, humanity festers rich as rotten fruit. Rather than master and overpower … Continue reading THE DYING EARTH JACK VANCE
WORLDS TO CONQUER Steven Erikson’s Gardens of the Moon offers an intricate tapestry of power plays and otherworldly forces that leave a lasting impression. As the first novel in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, it sets the stage for an epic journey through a richly imagined world." Origins and Development Gardens of the … Continue reading GARDENS OF THE MOON
THE BEST TV SHOW YOU NEVER HEARD OF The Shannara Chronicles is a visually stunning and narratively rich American fantasy drama that has captivated the hearts of many since its debut. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, this series breathes new life into Terry Brooks’ beloved Sword of Shannara trilogy, skillfully adapting its enchanting … Continue reading The Shannara Chronicles
Fantasy : Swords and Sorcery 